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Pleasantly surprised by this hotel. We usually stay at the Westin, but it was sold out when we wanted to visit HH this year. The hotel itself is very clean with a modern, recently updated decor. Room was beautiful and modern. Staff were all pleasant and welcoming. I wonder if the hotel sponsors foreign employees, as most seemed to be from the Caribbean and Australia. We had breakfast daily at the hotel's restaurant, and it was delicious and very decently priced, with healthy options (The breakfast at the Westin was more expensive and not as good). There is also a breakfast buffet available, although the menu items were filling enough so we never bought it. There is plenty of free parking that is relatively close to the hotel, so we skipped the valet. Note that the hotel allows dogs up to 35lb for a one-time $150 fee. Grounds were very well-kept. Beach is awesome because the hotel is flanked not by other hotels, but by private homes, so it isn't crowded. Pairs of wooden beach chairs with umbrellas are available for rent for ~$30 for an entire day or $18 after 1pm. They did not seem to sell out, either.Only minor complaint was that the door on our safe was broken and unusable, and Wifi was shotty at times.

Overall, we felt that Sonesta was just as nice as the Westin, but less expensive and with better food. We will be staying here in the future when we visit HH.

Pro tip: Before you go, make sure to join the free Trvale Pass rewards program on their website, which gives you free Wifi and discounts around the hotel.

Stayed: August 2014, traveled as a couple

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Ask domer621 about Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

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SonestaHiltonHead, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this reviewResponded August 11, 2014

Dear domer621,

Thank you for taking the time to share you review with us and our future guests. As you may imagine, the team was pleased to read your comments, and they look forward to welcoming you back to the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. We are also delighted that you signed up for our Travel Pass rewards program. While this will earn you free stays in the future, you will also be informed of great offers for Hilton head as well as all of our sister properties. We are excited that your future trips to Hilton Head will bring you back to the Sonesta Resort.

Sincerely,Director of Guest Relations

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We had no hot water and had to call 4 times to get any update. Apparently it was only our side of the hotel but they didn't offer to move us. In addition, no offer on free night stay or spa visit to compensate. Internet is little better than dial up.

Stayed: August 2014, traveled as a couple

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SonestaHiltonHead, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this reviewResponded August 13, 2014

Dear GamecockChic,

Thank you for taking the time to speak with our Executive Assistant, and as suggested, we should have been more proactive in making up for our shortcomings. We are so grateful that you will be proving us another opportunity to regain your confidence in Sonesta Resort, and we will be waiting for your return.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,Lisa LeongDirector of Guest Relations

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I was there this past week for a conference with my job and it was great. The staff was very friendly and made sure our needs were met. The room was spacious and clean. The only problem I had was connecting my phone to the Internet. Other than that it was a great stay and I will definitely return again!

Stayed: August 2014, traveled on business

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SonestaHiltonHead, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this reviewResponded August 12, 2014

Dear Latarsha L,

It was a pleasure to have you and your colleagues stay with us, and thank you for the great feedback regarding the event. Our complimentary internet has 24 hour support, so in the event a guest has challenges, we are happy to assist. We also provide additional bandwidth for our Travel Pass rewards members, so be sure to sign up!

Sincerely, Director of Guest Relations

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The hotel is well situated to make excellent beach access. The building and rooms were obviously recently renovated; gorgeous interior design, super clean carpet everywhere. Guest room was great, plenty of room, top notch bathroom facilities, great bed and linens. Loved the automatic night light sensor as you moved to the bathroom. I was there solo, end of summertime, but a bit too early as the place was packed with families with lots of children. Pool quickly filled, music playing loudly, lots of screaming fun going on. NOT a place to rest. Beach was packed. Ocean warm, not clear waters, and regular threats of jellyfish; I luckily escaped.

Stayed: August 2014, traveled solo

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SonestaHiltonHead, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this reviewResponded August 11, 2014

Dear Terry S.,

Thank you for sharing your stay with us. As you mentioned, we are a great family destination, as is Hilton Head, while the children are enjoying their summer break. Once the children go back to school in mid-August, our resort transforms, and the clientele shifts to couples and friends. With miles of beautiful beaches, wonderful golf courses, tennis and our Arum Spa, there is something for everyone. I would like to encourage you to stay with us again this fall; It truly is the locals favorite time of the year, and why so many choose to call Hilton Head Island home. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,Director of Guest Relations

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My husband and I stayed here got 5 nights. The room was very clean and a good size. It had a seating area and a small balcony. We chose this resort because it was reasonably priced for being right on the beach... and the beach was spectacular! It wasn't too crowded if you walked just s little way past the path to the resort. The restaurants and bars on site were fine but waaaaayyyy over priced. Spend the days on the beach and sleep in your room but do everything else elsewhere.

Stayed: August 2014, traveled as a couple

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SonestaHiltonHead, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this reviewResponded August 12, 2014

Dear anitsirk3,

Thank you for sharing your experience with our Trip Advisor fans. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the resort and our beautiful beaches. I will be sure to share your comments regarding pricing with our food and beverage director to ensure that we are still pricing competitively with our local restaurants. As you may of heard when checking in, our Travel Pass rewards members do enjoy a 10% discount on food and bike rentals as well as a 15% discount in the Arum Spa. We look forward to welcoming you back to the resort!

Sincerely, Director of Guest Relations

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Enjoyed a two night stay at the Sonesta resort with my family. We had a corner room with a king bed. The room was quite large with a pullout sofa, nice size bathroom and a little fridge and coffee maker. Since our two boys don't like to sleep together, we did travel with a blowup bed. The room was large enough to accommodate the extra queen bed and still give us plenty of room to move around. We had a small balcony that looks out at palm trees and a small lake. The pool was small but never crowded when we were there. The beach is a short walk from the pool. There was always fruit infused water available in the lobby. My kids loved this! We did not eat on the property and traveled with our own wine so I cannot comment on food or beverage. The king bed was super comfortable. The staff was very nice and professional. My only complaint would be that one night we did hear a crying baby in the room next to us. We drowned it out with the tv until we were ready to sleep and all was quiet at that time.

Room Tip: Pay extra for the corner rooms, they are worth it for the extra space.

Stayed: July 2014, traveled with family

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SonestaHiltonHead, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this reviewResponded August 12, 2014

Dear Zinwinegirl,

Thank you for providing our fans with your recommendations. We recently added a new suite type after converting 3 hospitality suites to a King Studio Suite. All three have spectacular ocean views, two 46" smart TV's, a full sized pullout couch and dining room seating for six, so please look into this room type for your next visit! Please be sure to try happy hour at Bayley's Bar and Terrace for great appetizers and a glass of Zinfandel when you return. Until then, we will be waiting for you!

Kind regards,Director of Guest Relations

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We had a lovely stay at the Sonesta Resort. The rooms are modern and very clean. The grounds are maintained beautifully and provide many areas for relaxation and privacy. We were able to check-in early and the front desk staff were beyond welcoming and gracious. The hotel is in a perfect location for shopping and great restaurants with bike trails that lead to all areas of the island. Fabulous vacation spot!

Stayed: August 2014, traveled with family

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SonestaHiltonHead, Manager at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, responded to this reviewResponded August 12, 2014

Dear Heidi O,

Thank you for sharing your experience with our future guests on Trip Advisor. Please let us know if we can ever be of assistance to you, and let us know when you would like to return.

Sincerely,Director of Guest Relations

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The Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is the perfect getaway for families and couples, destination weddings, and is the place to meet for groups of all sizes. Located within Shipyard Plantation, the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is adjacent to Van Der Meer Tennis and Shipyard Golf. Our hotel is only 35 miles from Beaufort, S.C., 45 Miles from Savannah and 100 miles from historic Charleston. Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry is also home to the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament Presented by Boeing. We are one of the closest, upscale Hilton Head Resorts to island shopping and restaurants. The Sonesta Resort features 331 guest rooms and 9 luxurious suites. All rooms feature private balconies or patios, many with spectacular views of our lush tropical gardens and the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean. Hotel amenities include Arum Spa, an extensive fitness center, outdoor and shaded pool, child's water feature, 24 hour business center, Pearls Market and Just Us Kids(seasonal). Enjoy our breakfast in Heyward's Restaurant, or have lunch at our poolside bar, Sweet Cane (seasonal). Friday evenings, Heyward's features a bountiful seafood buffet (seasonal) which is a local favorite. Seacrest offers lunch options and small plates. Bayley's Lounge offers daily happy hour specials. For the ultimate vacation experience or the premiere meeting spot, the Sonesta Resort is the place to be on Hilton Head Island....more less

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